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BJ59 NFA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 NFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,128 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 90,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,466 miles

CHAIN NOISY

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Fail 3 Oct 2019 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

CHAIN NOISY

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise from engine

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both fronts (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexy damaged + blowing

noise from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

m i l light on, edge wear to both front tyres, low tread offside rear tyre,

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,719 miles

E M L light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 40,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 22,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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BJ59 NFA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 NFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ59 NFA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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